This dish brings along with it a lot of memories of my childhood!When I did my schooling..just 3 years in kerala,staying with my grandparents..it brings a smile and also a tear on my face..a smile thinking about all that pampering and affection I used to get,being the first and only grandchild on both my maternal and paternal side(At that time 🙂 !Now I have a lot of cousins 🙂 ) and a tear thinking how much I miss my dearest GrandFather who passed away 3 years back..All those days spent with him..just feels like yesterday..How fast time flies!I remember the scene..years aback..the time when I came back from my school..our backyard would be buzzing with activity..lots of workers,bringing the harvest from the paddy fields..threshing,winnowing,the naadan pattu(Local folk songs)…etc..Nowadays there are machines which makes these processes a lot more easier with less labour..nothing like before 😦 So all these remain memories!We dont get to see them today.

The staple food of these workers used to be Kappa Puzhungiyathu(Boiled Tapioca) with Kanthari Mulaku Chammanthi..Our chechi (Help) at home,I remember used to prepare it in big vessels for all the workers with her trademark “kanthai Mulaku Chammanthi”.I just loved watching them eat this dish…my mouth watering..and I used eat it sitting with them 🙂 I can never forget that taste..!The memory of it just leaves me salivating even today 🙂 So to relive those days,I prepared this today for tea!One thing I assure you..the smell and taste of the Kanthari mulaku chammathi will linger for long in your mouth hours after you have devoured it.The chammanthi(Chutney) is made out of fiery Kanthari Mulaku also called Birds eye chillies!These chillies may appear small,deceiving to the eyes,but they set your tongue literally on fire Mind You!

So Try this very special dish for a sunny/rainy evening with a hot glass of Black Tea!!